Darq tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who becomes aware of the fact that he is dreaming. To Lloyd's misfortune, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare and all attempts to wake up end in failure. While exploring the darkest corners of his subconscious, Lloyd learns how to survive the nightmare by bending the laws of physics and manipulating the fluid fabric of the dream world.
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Unique game that encourages you to change your environment to solve puzzles. You can walk on walls and use switches to change your perspective. The moody grayscale fits perfect with the nightmarish, eerie atmosphere.
However, the "horror" aspect ruins the tone. The monsters can patrol and they move s l o w l y. You'll walk past them multiple times and have to wait. It felt purposely padded. If they grab you, its annoying and you lose your concentration for puzzle solving. They're neat looking, but the scariness drops quickly.
The two DLC levels handle this MUCH better. A bit disappointed there was no story. You learn nothing about the character in the game. The store page tells you more.
However, the "horror" aspect ruins the tone. The monsters can patrol and they move s l o w l y. You'll walk past them multiple times and have to wait. It felt purposely padded. If they grab you, its annoying and you lose your concentration for puzzle solving. They're neat looking, but the scariness drops quickly.
The two DLC levels handle this MUCH better. A bit disappointed there was no story. You learn nothing about the character in the game. The store page tells you more.
A brief yet captivating platformer that feels ripped straight from the darker corners of Roald Dahl’s mind. Some truly clever puzzle design makes this worth checking out, but the adventure feels half-baked due to its abrupt ending.
Full Review: https://neoncloudff.wordpress.com/2020/01/30/now-playing-january-2020-edition/
Full Review: https://neoncloudff.wordpress.com/2020/01/30/now-playing-january-2020-edition/